Asaṅga
Philosopher, Deceased Person
0300 – 0370
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Who was Asaṅga?
Asaṅga was a major exponent of the Yogācāra tradition in India, also called Vijñānavāda. Traditionally, he and his half-brother Vasubandhu are regarded as the founders of this school. The two half-brothers were also major exponents of Abhidharma teachings, which were highly technical and sophisticated hermeneutics as well.
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- Born
- 0300
India - Also known as
- Asanga
- Siblings
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Profession
- Died
- 0370
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on July 23, 2013
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